DESTINY MARIE RIVERS
Wilmington,OH
Summary
Registered Nurse with 11+ years of hospital-based experience, including 9 years as a Patient Care Assistant and 2+ years as a Registered Nurse. I am PALS certified and APHON certified. Passionate about pediatric nursing, skilled in family-centered care, patient education, and collaboration within multidisciplinary teams. Recognized as a quick learner who adapts rapidly to new protocols and technologies. Committed to delivering compassionate, evidence-based care and advocating for the safety, comfort, and wellbeing of children and their families.
Overview
1
1
Certification
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Dayton Children's
03.2025 - 01.2026
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for pediatric patients.
- Educated families on health management and disease prevention, enhancing understanding of pediatric care needs.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions, promptly reporting changes to healthcare team members.
- Mentored junior nurses in best practices for pediatric care, fostering professional development and team cohesion.
Registered Nurse
Mercy Health Hospital
04.2024 - 03.2025
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management, ensuring understanding of treatment protocols.
- Led nursing staff in implementing best practices for infection control and patient safety initiatives.
Server/Bartender
Old Bag of Nails Pub
05.2019 - 01.2024
- Greeted guests promptly, shared daily specials and collected drink orders to offer superior service.
- Fostered fun atmosphere and family-style work environment consistent with company brand.
- Memorized menu items, recipes and daily specials to answer questions and make recommendation to customers.
- Transported food products, cleaned tables and counters, and stocked dining room supplies.
- Answered phones to take orders for customer pick up or delivery.
- Greeted all guests with smile and friendly welcome.
- Assisted guests with making menu choices and took note of special requests.
Patient Care Nursing Assistant
Cincinnati Childrens Hospital
02.2023 - 10.2023
- While working at Childrens urgent care I had many task. I was responsible for the intake of all patients, calling them back into the urgent care and taking their vitals, charted on assessments and reported any abnormalities they may have presented themselves.
- I was responsible for holding patients for stitches and staples.
- I was the staff member that instructed patients on how to properly walk on crutches, cut and placed splints, and walked patients through vision test.
- My job was to assist the nurses and physicians in anyway needed.
- Followed patient and family-centered standards by documenting care administered, diagnostic measurements and treatments and procedures.
- Maintained, cleaned and stocked equipment and supplies to foster exceptional patient experiences.
- Safeguarded patient confidentiality by observing HIPAA and company-established protocols.
Patient Care Certified Nursing Assistant
Cincinnati Childrens Hospital
05.2017 - 05.2020
- I worked as a patient care assistant in the NICU for a year, I then transferred to A6NS hospital medicine floor.
- I worked with many psych patients as they were often held on my floor until a bed opened at a mental health facility.
- My main responsibilities were as follows:
- Reported observations, conditions and patient problems to licensed personnel to achieve desired patient outcomes.
- Conducted hourly rounding to meet patient needs and improve patient safety.
- Administered shift change hand-off at patient bedside to foster communication, collaboration and promote patient-centered care.
- Followed patient and family-centered standards by documenting care administered, diagnostic measurements and treatments and procedures.
- Followed moving and handling procedures to lift and transport patients safely.
- Helped patients with daily living requirements by bathing, dressing, and assisting with mobility needs.
- Observed patients for unusual behaviors, documenting and reporting concerns.
- Dressed wounds under medical supervision to support patient recovery.
- Repositioned bedridden patients to prevent sores and blood clots.
- My favorite part of being a PCA is patient care. I have worked patient care many years and being with patients is the best part of my day. My goal everyday is to be the reason someone smiles everyday.
Education
Associate Degree - Nursing
Cincinnati State
Cincinnati, OH01-2024
STNA Certification - undefined
Butler Tech
Hamilton, OH01-2016
High School Diploma - undefined
Clinton Massie High School
Clarksville, OH01-2015
Skills
- BLS Certified
- Inserted nasal gastric tubes to handle patients' feeding requirements
- Conducted assessment and developed skilled nursing plans of care
- Recorded patient medical history and documented previous or observable symptoms
- CPR Certified
- Prepared and administered medication in line with treatment goals and dispensing policies
- Educated patients, family members and caregivers about conditions and at-home care
- Educated patients and families on conditions, treatment options and possible outcomes
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- APHON - Chemo certified
LANGUAGES
English, Fluent
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Dayton Children's
03.2025 - 01.2026
Registered Nurse
Mercy Health Hospital
04.2024 - 03.2025
Patient Care Nursing Assistant
Cincinnati Childrens Hospital
02.2023 - 10.2023
Server/Bartender
Old Bag of Nails Pub
05.2019 - 01.2024
Patient Care Certified Nursing Assistant
Cincinnati Childrens Hospital
05.2017 - 05.2020
High School Diploma - undefined
Clinton Massie High School
STNA Certification - undefined
Butler Tech
Associate Degree - Nursing
Cincinnati State